Sanitary toilet-seat cover and pad of toilet paper



M. (3. AND J. H. BREWER.

SANITARY TOILET SEAT COVER AND PAD 0F TOILET PAPER.

APPLICATION FILED APR.'I4, I92I- Patented June 13, 1922.

i IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII INVENTORS ATTORNEYS.

UNETED SFATE MARY GREEN BREWER AND JOSEPH HARRIS BREWER, OF FOYDRAS, LOUISIANA.

SANITARY TOILET-SEAT COVER AND PAD OF TOILET EAPER.

eiaaia To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, MARY GREEN BREWER and JOSEPH HARRis BREWER, citizens of the United States, residing at Poydras, in the Parish of St. Bernard and State of Louisiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sanitary Toilet-Seat Covers and Pads of Toilet Paper, of which the following is a specification, reference bein had to the accompanying drawings.

ihis invention relates to certain improvements in sanitary toilet or water closet seat shields and it is an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved device of this general character which may be readily and conveniently used for the prevention of contagious and infectious diseases and as an aid to more perfect sanitation in public and private water closets, toilets, commodes, privies, bed pans and places of public and private comfort.

It has been found that contagious and infectious diseases have been transmitted from exposed toilet seats, hence it is the purpose of the present invention to providean improved cover or shield of the present character, which may be used readily and conveniently for the prevention of such discases, and to render toilet seats and similar articles more sanitary.

It is another purpose to provide a device of this general character wherein a series of folded shields or covers made u of sheets of paper, fabric, or textile, pre erably of the tissue character, or any other suitable material, for. instance pliable paste board or pressed pulp of such shape, form and size suitable and convenient for use as sanitary shields or covers are supported.

Still another purpose consists in the provision of a plurality of shields or covers of any suitable material, each being perforated correspondingly with and conforming to the opening of the seat, and folded on the inaj or axis of the line perforations, in combination with a holder or other suitable means for clamping the series of shields or covers in such a manner as toconform to half the line of perforations, to act as a guide, whereby each shield or cover may be torn off Specification of Letters Patent. Patentgd J mm 13, 1922 Application filed April 14, 1921.

Serial No. 461,265.

according to the line of'perforations, without in any way injuring the complete shield or cover.

A further purpose embodies the provision of improved means for clamping a plurality of shields or covers made up of any suitable material, so that after the entire seriesof shields have been detached along the lines of perforations, the remaining portions of the paper from which the shields are torn, may be removed from the clamping means, and subsequently used as toilet paper.

lVhile the deslgn and construction at present illustrated and set forth is deemed preferable, it is obvious that as a result of a reduction of the invention to a more practical form for commercial purposes. the invention may be susceptible of changes, and the right to these changes is claimed, provided they are comprehended within the scope of what is claimed.

The'invention comprises further features and combination of parts, as will be hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawings and claimed.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a plan view of a plurality of shields or covers suitably perforated to conform to the opening of the seat and folded upon the major axis of the perforations, and clamped together correspondingly to a contour of half the line of perforations.

Figure 2 is a cross sectional view on line A--A of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional view longitudinally through the series of covers or shields, at right angles to that shown in Figure 2.

Figure 4 is an enlarged detail perspective view of one of the folded shields or covers constructed in accordance with the invention.

Referring to the drawings, 1 designates a plurality of shields vor covers, to be constructed from paper, fabric, or textile, preferably of the tissue character, or from any other suitable material, for instance pliable paste board or pressed pulp. Though it is obvious that the shields or covers may be constructed from any suitable pliable material, it is the design of the invention to use such material, as to permit the remaining parts of the material, after the shields are torn from the clamping means, to be used for toilet paper. Though the remaining material may be used for such purpose, it is obvious that the shields or covers, may be constructed from relatively heavier material, such as will not become torn or otherwise injured, and will serve the purpose of insuring sanitation. For instance relatively heavy textile or card board may be employed, though the invention is not absolutely confined to such material.

The material composing each cover or shield may have an outer margin of any convenient or suitable shape, either circular, rectangular, or polygonal or any other suitable contour. Regardless of the shape of the outer margin-of the material each piece of material is provided with a line of perforations 2, approximately centrally arranged and of a shape corresponding with and conforming to the opening of a toilet seat, so that when the shield or cover is placed in position, the shield or cover will en age the entire surface of the seat, and partia ly overlap the margin or edge of the opening in the seat. In this yway the body is prevented from contacting with the seat, thereby insuring sanitation, in other wordspreventing the body from becoming contaminated wlth the bacteria or bacilli, or germs of various diseases. As previously stated the line of perforations conform to the opening of the seat, therefore the line of perforations may either be elliptical or egg shaped, though it is obvious that the invention is not to be limited in this regard. However irrespective of the formation of the line of perforations, the material constituting the cover or shield is designed to be folded, so that the fold will extend along the major axis of the line of perforations.

The shields or covers in their folded condition are compiled closely together one upon the other, and engaged with the upper and lowermost covers are plates 4, for holding the pile of covers together. These plates may be constructed of any suitable material, such as card board, wood, metal or the like, and of any suitable thickness,-such as will insure a reasonable amount of rigidity, as will enable the plates to hold their shape, as guides, whereby the covers or shields may be torn off according to the contour of the edge 4 (which conforms to the line of perforations) of either one of the plates. In this way it is assured that the covers will not tear irregularly, but when each cover is unfolded, the margin of the edge of the opening will conform to the opening of the seat, and will not have any ragged parts.

Extending through the upper and lowermost plates 4, and through the folded sheets of material which constitute the covers or shields are elongated fasteners or pins 3.

The opposite ends of these fasteners constitute tongues 3 which are bent laterally, en gaging upon the outer faces of the plates 4, thereby clamping the plates in position. Though this form of clamping means for the plates and the sheets of shields or covers have been disclosed, and inserted, it is obvious that any other suitable means may be employed, just so long as such means will clamp the plates and the covers compactly together.

It is obvious that when the entire series of covers or shields have been utilized, the remaining portions of the material constituting the covers, and which heretofore filled the openings in the shields according to the line of perforations, may subsequently be used as toilet paper. In fact after utilizing all the shields or covers the fasteners or ins may be removed, the plates detached, an the remaining sheets of material may be suspended upon the usual hanger, which ordinarily supports toilet paper.

It is obvious that when it is the aim to utilize the remaining material for such purpose, the shields or covers are designed to be made of relatively pliable material, such as Will not tear, and also not injure the body.

The essential purpose of the present invention is the assurance of more perfect sanitation, and to prevent the transmission'of diseases, whether contagious or infectious, which will arise by the contact of the persons body with the face of the seat. Obviously it will be seen that the persons body is prevented from coming in contact with bacteria or bacilli or other germs, hence eliminating the possibility of transmission of diseases.

In fact to insure against the transmission of diseases, it is obvious that the material from which the shields may be made may he treated with some suitable disinfectant material. However the disinfectant material to be used may be of such a character as not to injure the body, and such as-will not prevent the remaining pieces of the material from being used as toilet paper;

The economical form in which the shields or. covers are constructed and arranged, re

duce the waste of material to a minimum, by permitting the use of that portion of the material conforming to the opening of the shield being subsequentlv used. The shields may be used on any character of seats, either those in toilets, or those of commodes or other places.

It is obvious that the shieldsor covers, and their holding means are simple, and may be very cheaply made, and sold at a reasonable profit, thereby making their general use a matter of precaution against diseases, and in the interest of the public health and more perfect sanitation. The device has been found practical and eflicient in construction,

and may be subject to various modifications, obviously falling within the scope of what is claimed.

The invention having been set forth, what is claimed is: t

1. In a device as and for the purpose in dicated, the combination with a series of covers, each being perforated corresponding with and conforming, to the opening of a toilet seat, said covers being folded upon themselves on the major axis of the line of perforations and arranged in a compact pile, of means clamping the pile of covers, said means comprising members conforming to a semi-portion of the line of perforations,

thereby acting as guides, along the edge of which each cover may be torn.

2. In a device as and for the purpose set forth, a toilet seat cover provided with a line of perforations corresponding with and conforming to the opening of the toilet seat, said cover being folded upon the major axis of the contour of the line of perforations and means for holding the folded cover conforming to the semi-portion of the perforations and acting as a guide along the edge of which the cover may be torn.

3. As an article of manufacture, a toilet seat cover or shield constructed from any pliable material, provided with a line of perforations corresponding with and conforming to the toilet seat opening, said cover or shield being folded upon the major axis of the contour of the line of openings, said cover or shield adapted to be torn along the line of said perforations while the cover is in a folded position, and means for guiding the shield as it is torn on said perforations.

4. As an article of manufacture, a toilet seat cover or shield constructed from any pliable material, prvided with a line of perforations corresponding with and conforming to the toilet seat opening, said cover or shield being folded upon the major axis of the contour of the line of openings, said cover or shield adapted to be torn along the line of said perforations while the cover is in a folded position, and means for guiding the shield as it is torn on said perforations, said means comprising upper and lower members having edges conforming to the semi-portion of said perforations, and means passing through the members and through the covers or shields for clamping the parts securely together.

5. In a device as and for the purpose indicated, a holder for a series of folded covers or shields, which are provided with perforations and the folded parts conforming to the semi-portion of the toilet seat opening on one side of its major axis, said holder comprising, relatively rigid members adjacent the upper and lower faces of the pile of covers or shields, each member having a guide edge conforming to the semi-portion of said perforations to guide the shield or cover as it is torn from the holder, and fasteners comprising pins passing through the members and through the sheets constituting the covers or shields and having at their ends means for clamping the parts together.

('3. As an article of manufacture, a toilet seat cover or shield, comprising a blank sheet of material having perforations corresponding with and conforming to the opening of the toilet seat, said shield being folded upon its major axis of the contour of the perforations, means for clamping the opposite sides of the cover or shield adjacent the fold, whereby the cover or shield is guided as it is torn from the central portion of the shield, that ortion of the material which is clamped wliile the cover or shield is being torn adapted for subsequent use as toilet paper.

7. As an article of manufacture, a toilet seat cover or shield constructed of any pliable material, provided with perforations in' a row corresponding with and conforming to a toilet seat openmg, said cover or shield being folded upon itself on a line intersecting the row of perforations to form a plurality of plies, said cover or shield adapted to be torn along the liife df'said perforations while the shield or cover is in a folded state, and means for guiding the shield as it is torn on said perforations.

8. In adevice as and for the purpose indicated, a holder fora series of folded covers or shields, which are provided with perforations and the folded parts conforming to a portion of the toilet seat opening, said holder comprising relatively rigid members adjacent the upper and lower faces of the pile of covers or shields, eachmember having a guide edge'conforming to the row of perforations while the covers are in a folded state and to guide the shield or cover as it is torn from the holder, and fasteners comprising pins passing through the members and through the sheets constituting the covers or shields and having means at their ends for clamping the parts together. i

9. As an article of manufacture, a toilet seat cover or shield, comprising a blank sheet of material having perforations corresponding With and conforming to the opening of the toilet seat, said shield being folded upon itself on a line intersecting the row of perforations, to form a plurality of plies, means for clamping the plies together adjacent the fold, whereby the cover or shield is guided as it is torn from the central portion of the shield, that portion of the material which is clamped while the cover or shield is being torn adapted for subsequent use as toilet paper.

'10. As an article of manufacture, a toilet seat cover or shield constructed of any pliable material, provided with perforations in a row corresponding with and conforming unto affixed our respective signatures in the to a toilet seat opening, said cover or shield presence of Witnesses.

beingfolded upon itself on a line intersect- MARlKGREEN BREWER. ing the row of perforations to form a plu- JOSEPH HARRIS BREWER. rality of plies, said cover or shield adapted Witnesses:

to be torn along the line of said perforations NICHOLAS J. BREWER,

While the shield or cover is in a folded state. GEORGE J. UNTEREINER,

In testimony whereof We have each here- J. H. PETE'rUI. 

